What You'll Do We’re searching for an AVP of Data & Analytics to lead a bold transformation of our data strategy, analytics capabilities, and overall data culture. In this highly visible role, you’ll drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and spearhead initiatives that position Principal as a data-driven powerhouse. You’ll oversee a dedicated team of data professionals, modernize our data architecture, and enable actionable insights that fuel strategic decision-making. Lead the development and execution of a multi-year data transformation strategy, aligning with business goals and growth objectives. Drive the adoption of next-generation technologies, including AI/ML, data automation, and cloud-based data platforms. Identify and champion innovative data solutions that create competitive advantage and new business opportunities. Build, refine, monitor and expand overall DA&AI (Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence) strategy in partnership with the data community, DA&AI domain leaders, Chief Data Officer and key technology partners. Collaborate with business units to define key use cases, pilot innovative approaches, and measure the impact of data initiatives. Provide strong leadership by clearly Communicating vision, goals and objectives to build line of sight for staff. Motivate, inspire, coach, and develop staff to empower them to be successful. Focus on performance management to align the right talent with the right roles, ensuring the team is well-positioned to deliver on key business strategies. Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and calculated risk-taking. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years. As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure! Who You Are You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years related work experience and 3+ years of direct people management experience. You have a proven track record of driving large-scale data transformation initiatives that have delivered measurable business impact. You are Visionary & Strategic: You see the big picture and can design a roadmap to achieve it. You are an expert with advanced analytics techniques, including AI/ML, predictive modeling, and automation. Skills That Will Help You Stand Out Experience working in a global environment Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $174000 - $236000 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes Additional Information Our Engineering Culture Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs. Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers. Work Environments This role offers in-office or hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Original Posting Date 1/2/2025 Most Recently Posted Date 1/2/2025